STEALS

/stiːlz/

Scrabble

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S(1) T(1) E(1) A(1) L(1) S(1)

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Definition

/stiːlz/

verb

To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.
“Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery.”
(of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.
“They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer.”
To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.
“He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street.”